-They will compete for top honors, a share of the Ksh 500,000 prize kitty purse, valuable World Amateur Golf Ranking (WAGR) points and crucial Order of Merit points.
-The championship has also attracted regional participation from Uganda, Rwanda and Burundi, further underlining the growing stature of the KAGC circuit as one of East Africa’s premier amateur golf competitions.
-Meanwhile, attention on the Club Golf scene shifts to Kakamega Sports Club, where Golfers from across the Western region will gather for the latest leg of the 2026 NCBA Golf Series.
MAARUFU MOHAMED-GOLFNEWSLINKS.
The Kenya Amateur Golf Championship (KAGC) circuit returns this weekend with the staging of the 2026 NCBA Ruiru Open at Ruiru Sports Club.
The tournament, scheduled from Friday 12th, June, has attracted a strong field of 120 golfers who will compete for top honors, a share of the Ksh. 500,000 prize purse, valuable World Amateur Golf Ranking (WAGR) points and crucial Order of Merit points as the race for the 2026 KAGC title intensifies.
The tournament is guaranteed to crown a new champion following the transition of two-time winner John Lejirma to the professional ranks after topping both the 2024 and 2025 editions.
Leading the contenders is Ebill Omollo, who arrives in fine form after claiming victory at last month’s NCBA Coronation & Bendor Trophy at Nakuru Golf Club.
Also expected to challenge strongly is John Kamaisi of Nakuru Golf Club, winner of the Kiambu Open and currently second on the KAGC Order of Merit standings with 405 points, behind leader Jay Sandhu of Muthaiga Golf Club.
Elvis Muigua, winner of the NCBA Ronald Marshall & Toby Gibson Match Play Championship at Njoro Country Club, will also be among the players to watch.
Muigua currently occupies third place on the Order of Merit with 374 points and will be seeking to close the gap on the frontrunners.
The championship has also attracted regional participation from Uganda, Rwanda, and Burundi, further underlining the growing stature of the KAGC circuit as one of East Africa’s premier amateur golf competitions.
Meanwhile, attention on the club golf scene shifts to Kakamega Sports Club, where golfers from across the Western region will gather for the latest leg of the 2026 NCBA Golf Series.
Participants will be competing for qualification slots to the season-ending Grand Finale scheduled for November 28th, at Karen Country Club in Nairobi.
The NCBA Golf Series has continued to attract strong participation across the country, providing golfers of varying abilities with an opportunity to compete regularly.
NCBA Group Managing Director John Gachora reaffirmed the bank’s commitment to supporting Golf across all levels of the game.
“At NCBA, we remain committed to supporting golf at every level, from club golfers participating in the NCBA Golf Series to elite amateurs competing on the Kenya Amateur Golf Championship circuit. This weekend reflects the strength and diversity of golf in Kenya, with the NCBA Ruiru Open providing an important platform for our top amateur players to compete for ranking points, while the NCBA Golf Series in Kakamega continues to grow participation and bring the game closer to communities across the country. We are encouraged by the quality of competition we continue to witness on the KAGC circuit. The emergence of new champions, the strong performances from young players transitioning into the amateur ranks, and the increasing participation from across East Africa are all indicators that the game is moving in the right direction,” said Gachora.
This weekend’s events continue another busy stretch in NCBA’s golf calendar, which spans junior, amateur, professional, and Club Golf, reflecting the Bank’s long-term commitment to growing the sport and creating opportunities for players across the region.
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